foglia

Definitions of foglia
  1. noun
    the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
    synonyms: chioma
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    squama
    a specialized leaf or bract that protects a bud or catkin
    cotiledone
    embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants
    petalo
    part of the perianth that is usually brightly colored
    sepalo
    one of the green parts that form the calyx of a flower
  2. noun
    a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
    synonyms: lama, lamina
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    pula
    foil in thin strips; ejected into the air as a radar countermeasure
    banda stagnata, latta
    foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead
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